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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Honor and the Virtues of Autonomy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Lila live with the Awlad 'Ali?
(a) March 1978 to November 1980.
(b) October 1978 to May 1980.
(c) April 1981 to June 1983.
(d) January 1976 to March 1978.

2. Who was the man who inherited wealth, but lost respect because he submitted to his passions and chased women?
(a) Madhav.
(b) Zariba.
(c) Babak.
(d) Daivik.

3. How old was the Haj, head of the household, where Lila lived?
(a) About 45.
(b) Close to 50.
(c) About 55.
(d) Close to 60.

4. What did Bedouins believe would dry up a new mother's milk?
(a) Her eating the wrong food.
(b) Her being exposed to gold coins on another woman's necklace.
(c) Her being exposed to an evil eye.
(d) Her being cursed.

5. How old was the man who was criticized for going to find a runaway second wife?
(a) Late 60's.
(b) Late 30's.
(c) Early 40's.
(d) Early 50's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname did foreigners give Alexandrian taxis?

2. What changed the Haj's mother's attitude toward Lila?

3. During World War II, who fought battles on Bedouin soil?

4. What types of trees did the Awlad 'Ali plant?

5. How much of the Egyptian population consist of Bedouins of the Western desert when Lila did her fieldwork?

(see the answer key)

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